It still feels surreal that Kobe Bryant passed away this year. Kobe and his daughter Gianna were tragically killed in a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of seven others. Months later, fans are still shaken up about it all and continue to produce tributes in his honor. After all, Kobe is one of the best basketball players to ever live and inspired millions to pick up a basketball and try out the sport for themselves.
Now, Kobe is receiving a tribute in the form of a limited edition Spalding basketball. As you can see in the tweet below, the ball features a snakeskin covering which plays into his "Black Mamba" nickname. The ball features his signature and will go on sale as of Monday, June 15th.
Considering the ball is limited edition, don't expect to be able to cop it with ease. Something likes this is going to sell out in mere seconds so be sure to stay on top of things come Monday. The real Kobe fans are certainly going to want this to add to their collection of memorabilia.
Since his passing, numerous Kobe items have gone up for auction and they have fetched thousands of dollars. While the ball won't be going for as much, it will still carry quite a bit of sentimental value.
Air Jordan 1 High OG "Satin-Snakeskin" Rumored For August
Two premium materials could be coming to the infamous Air Jordan 1 this summer.
Jordan Brand loves to switch things up every once and a while, especially when it comes to the Air Jordan 1. The High OG is best known for the “Chicago” colorway which was made famous by Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. This colorway continues to be highly sought after by fans and is easily one of the greatest sneakers of all-time. With this in mind, it shouldn’t be surprising that Jumpman likes to tinker with it sometimes, no pun intended. (Only true sneakerheads will get that joke.)
According to new reports, Jordan Brand is gearing up to release a women’s only Air Jordan 1 that will feature not one but two premium materials. These materials will be snakeskin and satin and will be placed on the infamous “Chicago” model. Satin has been placed on the Air Jordan 1 before but it has never been paired with snakeskin. With this in mind, the model is surely going to be one of the most unique Jordans we have seen. Below, you can find a photoshop mockup of what these will look like.
As of right now, they are slated to drop in August for $170 USD although this is subject to change. Stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to bring them to you.
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